1. Who Can Use Art Beast
To use Art Beast, you must:
- Be at least 13 years old
- Have the legal right to enter into a binding agreement
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
If you are an artist receiving payouts, you must complete Stripe Connect onboarding and be at least 18 years old.
2. Your Account
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
- All activity that happens under your account
- Keeping your profile and listings accurate
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we detect fraud, abuse, or violation of our policies.
3. Platform Role
Art Beast is a marketplace, not the seller of artworks. All sales are made directly between the artist (seller) and the collector (buyer). Art Beast facilitates the transaction, payment, and (where applicable) escrow protection.
4. Payments & Fees
- Payments are processed securely via Stripe and Apple Pay
- Buyers pay the listed price plus any applicable taxes or shipping
- Artists receive payouts after delivery is confirmed (typically within 2 days)
- Art Beast charges a platform fee (e.g. 12%) — see latest rate in your dashboard
5. Escrow & Buyer Protection
To protect both parties:
- Payments are held in escrow until the buyer confirms delivery
- In case of dispute or non-delivery, Art Beast may withhold or refund funds after review
- All disputes must be submitted within 7 days of delivery confirmation
6. Artist Responsibilities
Artists must:
- Only upload and sell original works they own the rights to
- Accurately describe each piece
- Ship items promptly upon sale
- Accept Art Beast's verification process before selling
Uploading plagiarized or infringing content may lead to account suspension or legal consequences.
7. Collector Responsibilities
Buyers must:
- Only place bids or offers they intend to honor
- Pay promptly after winning a piece
- Communicate clearly in case of delivery issues
All sales are final once the artist accepts an offer or a bid is won, unless otherwise stated.
8. Prohibited Content & Behavior
You agree not to:
- Upload content that is harmful, misleading, or infringes on others' rights
- Use bots, scripts, or scraping tools on the platform
- Attempt to manipulate bids, listings, or reviews
- Engage in harassment or abuse of other users or staff
9. Intellectual Property
All artwork remains the intellectual property of the artist, unless ownership is clearly transferred as part of the sale. You may not reproduce, sell, or publicly display purchased works without permission.
The Art Beast name, branding, and logo are the property of the platform and may not be used without written permission.
10. Account Suspension or Termination
Art Beast reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access for:
- Violations of these Terms
- Fraudulent or harmful behavior
- Legal or regulatory issues
11. Limitation of Liability
Art Beast is not liable for:
- Damaged, lost, or misrepresented artworks
- Financial losses from failed transactions
- Technical errors or platform downtime
To the extent permitted by law, Art Beast's total liability is limited to the fees you have paid us in the last 12 months.
12. Changes to Terms
These Terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notice.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or feedback, contact: